How far is Bloomingdale, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Bloomingdale, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.42 mi
00h 50m
Flight
35.87 mi
57.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.87 mi
Kilometers
57.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.42 mi
Kilometers
77.92 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Nov 12, 7:07 AM EST
Return by in Bloomingdale
Thu, Nov 12, 7:58 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomingdale
2026-11-12T06:16
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Nov 12, 7:07 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomingdale
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bernardsville
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Bloomingdale
24.2 mi
00h 25m
To Somerset
24.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomingdale and Somerset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1247 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 287 South: Morristown

    1270 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Middlesex Freeway

    32.8 mi · 40 min · Middlesex Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    83 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Foxwood Drive

    2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Winston Drive

    1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road

    22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomingdale and Somerset.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middlesex Freeway
43 mi · 89%
Easton Avenue
2.61 mi · 5%
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
0.74 mi · 2%
Foxwood Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
Winston Drive
0.26 mi · 1%
I 287 South
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Middlesex Freeway

Merge slight left onto Middlesex Freeway

32.8 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernardsville
00h 25m from Bloomingdale
Leave By
4:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Bloomingdale and Light Rain near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomingdale to Somerset?

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bernardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Bloomingdale and 24.3 miles from Somerset.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Bloomingdale and Light Rain near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Bernardsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bernardsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bernardsville.

RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

27 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomingdale and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.73 km).

Bloomingdale

#1 Bloomingdale

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population8,035
Coordinates41.0020400, -74.3265400
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Somerset

#2 Somerset

This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.

Population965,424
Coordinates40.4976000, -74.4884900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-74.326555, 41.002068)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.80
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $6.90 $13.80
Mid-grade $4.67 $7.98 $15.96
Premium $4.98 $8.51 $17.02
Diesel $6.27 $10.73 $21.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomingdale and Somerset. The current time is 06:16:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.